Unboxable — Somatic Self Development

In this hearty and informative chat, Dr Maryhan shares her absolute best tips for helping your children feel seen, heard and safe at all times. Especially valuable are her tips for parents shepherding children back to school after longterm absences (like lockdowns), especially if they're feeling anxious. We also talk about the incredible way that she came to do the work she does today. Find o...

  ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and motherhood head to the  Soul Mama Academy  and get your FREE GUIDE to healing from depletion.  ___ 👉 Find your host Alena on  INSTAGRAM   here ,  Join our FREE Community on FB,  here .  ___ Leave questions, topic requests or guest sugge...

Meet one of my new BFFs, the delightful, heart-led, and super-inspiring Krissy Ballinger. Krissy has published multiple books and is well known for 'Naturally Inspired' a book of ways to live naturally and DIY your home and personal products without nasty chemicals. Her newest publication, The Lifestyle Edit, takes things one step further by offering 12 simple changes you can make, one at a time,...

There's nothing like a true friend. And when we get it right, our relationships can buoy our spirits like nothing else. Yet, things change. But does that mean we love them any less? Come join the waitlist at www. LionLifeAcademy.com and find your way from lost to hearts on fire. ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and moth...

In this friendly chat with my Dad, multiple award-winning, published author, Doctor of Writing, Bruce Russell, we explore his experience as a writer. We particularly delve into a first time collaboration on his work in progress and what it feels like participating in the creative process with a fellow writer for the first time. Stay connected at https://www.lionlifeacademy.com/blog ___ 🪷 For supp...

  ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and motherhood head to the  Soul Mama Academy  and get your FREE GUIDE to healing from depletion.  ___ 👉 Find your host Alena on  INSTAGRAM   here ,  Join our FREE Community on FB,  here .  ___ Leave questions, topic requests or guest sugge...

  ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and motherhood head to the  Soul Mama Academy  and get your FREE GUIDE to healing from depletion.  ___ 👉 Find your host Alena on  INSTAGRAM   here ,  Join our FREE Community on FB,  here .  ___ Leave questions, topic requests or guest sugge...

In this light-hearted interview, Sapphire (in Kent) and me (in Sydney) talk about overcoming adversity and changing the narrative around diversity, women and investing. Sapphire is inspiring, not because she is black and female, but because she lives her truth unapologetically and is curious, a lifetime learner and honestly just fun to be around. Her 50savvywomen brand is making property investmen...

  ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and motherhood head to the  Soul Mama Academy  and get your FREE GUIDE to healing from depletion.  ___ 👉 Find your host Alena on  INSTAGRAM   here ,  Join our FREE Community on FB,  here .  ___ Leave questions, topic requests or guest sugge...

KIMBERLEY CROFTS  help communities and organisations navigate the challenges change through research, engagement, and design. Connect with Kimberley at https://www.kimberleycrofts.com/ You can find out more about Kimberley's work in her book. Regional Energy Transitions in Australia From Impossible to Possible Edited By   Gareth A. S. Edwards ,   John Wiseman ,   Aman...

Modern society, yada, yada. Western culture, yada, yada. We've heard it all before. So much so that we seem to be largely ignoring human connection and why it is so important. So here are some reasons why, and how we can bring it back to number one on our lists. ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate depletion, matrescence and motherhood head to th...

Teniele is a children's book author, photographer, breathwork practitioner and bookkeeper. She epitomises the spirit of an 'unboxable' life. She walks take her tentativeness by the hand and humbly, determinedly creates the life of her dreams. For some quiet inspiration, listen to her story in this Episode. ___ 🪷 For support with your journey to holistic health and deep purpose as you navigate dep...

In this Episode we explore the life-changing magic of compassion and how to apply that in our parenting, in society in general and with our families of origin. Sharing personal stories and my own experience of early life trauma, how it led to adverse experiences in later life, I'm shedding light on ways to understand how these things play out for us, and for those we love. ___ 🪷 For support with...

In this wonderful interview with Rochelle, she shares her story and why she became a midwife. She also gives us some wonderful tips on how to be there for new mums in a more supportive and present way, as well as how she has parented her four beautiful children. Read about Rochelle at https://soulmamahub.com/episode-12-rochelle-leivenzon/ ___ 🦁 For   support with your journey to holistic hea...

It's THAT time of the term when the fatigue creeps in and things can get gnarly. But I've GOT YOU. There are three simple hacks that can set things back on CHILL before the holidays even begin. Listen / Subscribe Now ::  Apple  ::  Spotify  ::  Google  ____ YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Living Educator, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethica...

We cover a wide-ranging list of topics with super special guest, Earth School Founder, Kasia Bourke. Plenty of relatable information here for when you're ready to get your energy and your life aligned and take your lifestyle to the next level - with a few giggles along the way. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influ...

In this episode, I'm casually riffing on topics like:  showing up no matter what preserving energy for what's important to you how mindless obsession can sabotage productivity and success how powerful it is to trust and surrender to the process  YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer wi...

You know the old turtle and rabbit fable, right (aka Hare and the Tortoise)? Well, here's why it is more relevant than ever in our modern lives and how channelling the turtle might serve you WELL. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her fi...

How and why my personal story led me to give up the guilt. This episode gets REALLY personal. You'll feel like we are having a deep and meaningful. WARNING, it may inspire you. And remember, this is my personal take. If you need help, get it from a professional. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with exten...

This week we are talking about all-things neuroplasticity, FEELING ALIVE and how to use the natural way your brain works to influence your daily perceptions and experience. We explore the science behind mindfulness and visualisation and how it impacts what we notice, what we don't and how we feel. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artis...

It doesn't have to take a long time to come back to your centre and ground yourself. Listen to this 3-minute meditation. Don't worry if the house isn't quiet and the washing isn't done, simply do it for you! Also, best done whilst at home sitting still-ish, but not whilst driving. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethic...

Don't feel like you're alone. The mental load may be large, that's why I call it the MOTHERLOAD of all things. In this episode, I give you some cheering on, a little bit of sharing, and a free meditation just for you.  ____ YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15&nb...

Does what it says on the box this one - plus there are a few bonus meandering stories to enjoy! Have a listen to the 'Two Simple Tricks for Beating the "I'm Not Enough" Blues' episode today. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her field. A...

In Episode 2 Alena covers some ground exploring ideas around women, social media image filtering, and how we change our appearance (and feel like we have to). Listen until the end for one killer technique to overcome hesitation to be simply and confidently OURSELVES.  YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influ...

W E L C O M E 👋 Enjoy this brief introduction to the podcast, and its creator. Live and direct from Sydney, Australia, talking about becoming whole and introducing some of the topics to come.  Listen / Subscribe Now ::  Apple  ::  Spotify  ::  Google ____ YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist,...